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Senate roll call 85 · 75th Congress · Dec 16, 1937

To amend S. 2787, by adding the following provision--=the commodity credit corporation is hereby authorized and directed to proceed immediately to purchase 30,0

On Dec 16, 1937, the Senate voted 19–48 (S 2787). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–41, Republicans 7–6, Others 1–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 75th Congress (1937–1938), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

19

No

48

Did not vote

30

Date

Dec 16, 1937

From Voteview roll call records.